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U.S. Textile Leaders Urge Industry to Raise Voices NOW for Sake of Industry's Future - If you're a producer or supplier to the US textile and apparel industry, you know the sector in recent months has found itself in crisis mode --again. This is a Call to Action.

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Researchers develop new non-woven fabric made from fungus: 'It's kind of futuristic' - If you want your clothing and upholstery to be eco-friendly and not animal-based, you'll soon have a new option: fabric grown from fungus

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Smart fabrics testing and standards under development - While specialized markets such as military, medical and sports are all in for smart fabric, the lack of standards and reliability, along with the expense of e-textiles, have proven hurdles to commercializations..

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NAIST researchers develop CNT yarn for wearable devices - A research team has also been working on flexible wearable thermoelectric generators that produce electricity from body heat by sewing nanomaterial called carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into fabric.

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These sensors are as fine as spider's silk and can monitor human health - The sensors are 50 times thinner than human hair and so lightweight that the scientists were able to print the fibre directly onto a dandelion without it collapsing.

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NEWS & VIEWS
US' INDA, Good360 partner to accelerate sustainability initiatives The collaboration will support INDA's sustainability initiatives by providing members with resources, including webinars and access to Good360's network for donating surplus products. Read more…

Fabric enables sauna sessions on the go The Firefly Spark and Firefly Dome’s pop-up design allows people to use a sauna while traveling or camping and is easily stored when not in use. Read more…

Autoneum bags EcoVadis gold medal for sustainability for second year As the globally leading supplier in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles, Autoneum recognises its corporate responsibility to continuously improve the sustainability of its products and processes. Read more…

Fabric increases EV battery safety Asahi Kasei’s new grade of LASTAN™ flame-retardant, highly flexible nonwoven fabric enhances EV battery safety with excellent resistance to flames and particle blasts. Read more…

High-speed embroidery machine Melco International’s Melco SUMMIT commercial embroidery machine boasts a stitch speed of 1,500 stitches per minute and a fast color change motor, drastically reducing production time for complex, multicolored designs. Read more…

Soft N Dry launches tree-free diaper technology ecoLiite Core Soft N Dry has launched the ecoLiite Core, an advanced tree-free diaper technology designed to enhance absorbency and sustainability. This innovation aligns with the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) effective January 1, 2025, ensuring compliance for manufacturers and retailers. Read more…

NEWS RELEASES
NEW RESEARCH SHOWS THAT CLOTHING AND FASHION CATEGORIES RANK LOWEST FOR PACKAGING REDUCTION AND RECYCLABILITY (4/2/25)

Accelerating Circularity and Dhana Inc. Partner to Advance Textile Circularity Through Technology (3/31/25)

Hohenstein releases 2024 sustainability report 9 (3/27/2025)

Finalists Announced for the 2025 FiltXPO™ Awards (3/19/25)

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